reservationist
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of reservationist
An Americanism dating back to 1915–20; reservation + -ist
Example Sentences
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“We have to have a conversation with every guest who books with us,” said Jessie McKnight, the lodge reservationist.
From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 29, 2025
To earn extra bucks, she found work as a reservationist at a local Howard Johnson’s.
From Fox News • Feb. 26, 2022
On the Cafe Luxembourg computer, the reservationist has placed a star next to her name and, really, who wouldn’t?
From The Guardian • May 30, 2019
Not only is he the sole cook, he’s also the reservationist and the lunchtime dishwasher.
From New York Times • Apr. 16, 2010
She started as a ski-school reservationist, then became a lift operator, earning $13.75 an hour.
From Washington Post
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